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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,193.39, 370,366.30 and 165,988.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,193.39, 370,366.30 and 165,988.20 is: 248,697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,193.39 : 370,366.30 = 165,988.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,193.39/370,366.30 = 165,988.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,193.39x = 370,366.30 × 165,988.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,193.39x = 61,476,435,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,476,435,477.66/247,193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,697.73

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